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Old 08-31-2012, 06:22 PM
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Car Over heats after Coolant Change

Hey all I just changed the coolant via the method here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...g-coolant.html

I have bled the system via the bleed screw as instructed (until coolant comes out the bleed screw). I can't go a block without overheating now. Any idea what I did wrong?
 
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Old 09-16-2012, 06:26 AM
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It sounds like the thermostat was installed backwards.
 
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Or an airbubble....
Sometimes it can take an extra few pints/half gallon of coolant commonig out the bleed screws....while keeping the tank full....and a few short drives to get the bubbles out.
 
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Originally Posted by jennster
Hey all I just changed the coolant via the method here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...g-coolant.html

I have bled the system via the bleed screw as instructed (until coolant comes out the bleed screw). I can't go a block without overheating now. Any idea what I did wrong?
There is more than one bleed screw. Did you only use the bleed screw near the upper radiator outlet on the right side of the engine compartment?
My daughter's 2006 Just A Cooper has 4 bleed screws.
 
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Originally Posted by ZippyNH
Or an airbubble....
Sometimes it can take an extra few pints/half gallon of coolant commonig out the bleed screws....while keeping the tank full....and a few short drives to get the bubbles out.
+1. Air pockets can cause overheating issues....
 
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